This is junk food, Mommy.” That’s what my 6-year-old told me as he sat down to his pre-swimming lesson snack. I’d given him peanut butter pretzels, fruit snacks and a piece of leftover Halloween candy ...

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As most parents know, children tend to be ready to eat as soon as the school bell rings. But with dinner still a few hours away, it’s too easy to let kids reach for convenient snacks that are packed ...

The United States is considered a “snack nation.” According to a 2024 IFIC Food & Health Survey, 74% of Americans snack at least one time per day. Grocery stores don't make it any easier for us to ...

Trying to make a fussy eater eat their veggies is an overwhelming job. If you give a child a green vegetable, they’ll turn ...

If you’re shaping their lifelong food choices towards wholesome natural treats ... Avoid referring to body weight and place the emphasis on being healthy instead. Reach for nature first: Encourage ...

The 2022 report from UConn’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health found that Black children saw 70% more food-related ads than white children. A significant portion of this advertising promoted fast ...

Tucking into a specific healthy snack each day could be the edge you need against battling the "silent killer" condition of high blood pressure, studies indicate. By regularly consuming a certain ...

Plenty of snack options make healthy choices for nighttime cravings, including salty, sweet, and high-protein choices.